Traffic Circle is a neighborhood of 16,456 people in Long Beach. 34% of homes are owner-occupied. Median home value sits at $785,913. Density works out to 10,448 people per square mile. The median age is 33.5, younger than the US median of 38.9. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Traffic Circle; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
16,456
Population density
10,448 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.58 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$99,067
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$48,228
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$785,913
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,262
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.1%
65.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.36 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.9%(5,414)
Black12.7%(2,094)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(5,016)
Asian18.7%(3,083)
Other5.2%(849)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.9%(5,414)
Black12.7%(2,094)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(5,016)
Asian18.7%(3,083)
Other5.2%(849)
Diversity Score
93
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California?
Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California has about 16,456 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California?
The typical household in Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California earns about $99,067 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California expensive?
In Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California, the median home is worth about $785,913, and the typical rent is about $2,262 a month.
How educated are people in Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California?
About 47.9% of adults age 25 and over in Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California?
About 19.2% of people in Traffic Circle, Long Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.
